The Myth Of Work/Life Balance

What is it that we are really seeking? Who came up with the idea of work/life balance anyway?

You and I both know that showing up to a job and feeling like we have to give our left arm is not very fun. It causes stress, hurts relationships, and damages our health. But how do we find this Work/Life balance that everyone is seeking?

Today, I explore the real disconnect that drives us to scream, “I need more work/life balance.”

What if you could wake up every day, happy with your work and your life? 

In today’s podcast, I am going to share the critical building blocks to a flourishing life. I am going to share some great resources to help you identify your values and how these contribute to a thriving and flourishing career and life. 

So if you’re ready to find balance in your life, today’s show is a must-listen. Work/life balance shouldn’t be a myth but a reality in your life.

Check Out These Highlights:

(03:44) Today's episode, it's all about busting the myth around work life balance.
(07:09) "do what you love and you will never have to work a day in your life."
(08:13) Sharing details from Martin Seligman’s PERMA model. PERMA model is a model of well-being. And says that when you're able to use your values, then you're able to flourish.
(11:27) So, how do you find work life balance? How do you know what that looks like for you? Well, for everyone, I believe that work life balance is very different.
(14:03) There's another side to work life balance as well and that's time management.

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Authentic Happiness: Using the New Positive Psychology to Realize Your Potential for Lasting Fulfillment by Martin Seligman

Flourish: A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Well-being by Martin Seligman

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